The Shako: The Social Influence Of Uniforms

The band can be an enjoyable extra curriculum activity to participate in, but the uniforms can be uncomfortable. The uniforms have an old sent since they are reused each year. When performing, on the field in the muggy air, with a hot cramped uniform on can be unbearable. Almost all jackets can be enormous and weigh you down. The jackets are not fashionable; they are made of thick and heavy fabric, and the pants come up past your waistline. This makes the suspenders harder to stay on your shoulders. The pants do not have any pockets so, that leaves you no room to put your phone or mirror. However, the shako is the hardest to put on than anything else. The shako goes over your head and hooks under your chin. You must try to stuff all your hair